An Indian woman in her 40s lost her life in a tragic apartment fire that broke out on Thursday night in the Al Majaz 2 area of Sharjah.
Sharjah to host Arab Parliament for the Child
Sharjah is preparing to host the second session of the fourth Arab Parliament for the Child (APC) this July, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme …
Ready for quail eggs, Dubai chocolate and $400 pineapples? 7 gourmet food trends to watch this year.
What does the future hold for food shoppers with fancy tastes? Think $400 pineapples, Indian-spiced potato chips and the sweet treat known as Dubai chocolate. Those were among the tens of thousands …
UAE: What is real estate tokenization? Dubai’s Prypco sells out Dh1.75 million tokenized villa in under 5 mins
Real estate tokenization is transforming property investment by enabling fractional, blockchain-based ownership. In Dubai, Prypco Mint is leading this shift, selling out tokenized properties in …
Dubai’s RTA unveils Dhs633m road projects to cut travel time by 50%
In line with the directives of the leadership to enhance the road infrastructure and public transport systems in support of urban development, …
Dubai unveils Dh633 million plan to cut congestion in busy financial hub
Dubai’s transport authority on Sunday awarded a contract for a Dh633 million ($172 million) road scheme aimed at cutting congestion on one of the emirate’s busiest traffic routes. The Al Mustaqbal …
Equity Bank taps UAE for global growth
The lender’s shareholders approved a dividend payout of Kshs. 16 billion (approximately Shs 444.9 billion) for the year ending December 2024 Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group Holdings …
Dubai Police arrest, extradite fugitive trio sought over cross-border organised crime to Belgium
Dubai Police have arrested and extradited to authorities in Belgium three prime suspects wanted in that country in connection with cases of cross-border organised crime. The trio were listed in the …
Dubai police arrest and extradite Othman El Ballouti, one of Belgium’s most-wanted crime figures
Dubai Police have arrested and extradited Othman El Ballouti, one of Belgium’s most-wanted fugitives, in a major breakthrough against international organized crime. The arrest came following a …
Bigg Boss fame Abdu Rozik accused of theft, detained at Dubai airport
Bigg Boss fame Abdu Rozik has been taken into custody on allegations of theft. His management has confirmed the same.
Royal Development, SAAS Properties sell out phase 1 of major branded residence project
Overlooking the canal, Seamont features 497 units, including 1-to-3-bedroom apartments, 4-bedroom townhouses and signature penthouses offering panoramic views …
Israel launches communications satellite into space
Israel Aerospace Industries successfully launched Dror 1, Israel national communications satellite, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on Sunday morning. The satellite sent its first …
India’s Import Of Crude Oil From Russia Rises To 11-month High In June
According to data from Kpler, a global commodity tracking firm, India imported 2.08 million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian crude last month, the highest since July 2024 …
This Dubai Chocolate Is Sold Out Online — But It’s Coming to a Walmart Near You
Lindt first launched its Dubai-style chocolate bar in December 2024, selling out online within a day. After months of exclusivity, it’s now available at national retailers including Kroger, Meijer, …
UAE surpasses Japan, Sweden in tech funding as late-stage investments fuel surge
Dubai-based firms dominated the funding landscape, accounting for 93% of total capital raised, with Abu Dhabi trailing as a distant second. Notably, two companies secured funding rounds over $100m …
Ottu and Ellucian partner to drive online payment innovation for educational institutes globally
“As we continue our global expansion, we are thrilled to partner with Ellucian to deliver localized, intelligent payment experiences for Educational institutions worldwide,” said Munaf Bukhari, Deputy …
Sharjah Chamber wraps up trade mission to India
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the Sharjah Exports Development Centre (SEDC), concluded its trade mission to India, with a series of business meetings and …